Broadwater Lake SSSI
** No public access - closed by HS2**
This nationally important wildlife haven is also under threat from Hillingdon Council's Watersports Development. Find out more...
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
**NO PUBLIC ACCESS - CLOSED BY HS2**Best time to visit
April to July, November to FebruaryAbout the reserve
** Please note:
There is currently no public access to the nature reserve - HS2 has taken possession of the site and their works are estimated to take around seven years to complete. You can find more information about HS2 at Broadwater Lake here.
There is an ongoing threat of a watersports development at Broadwater Lake SSSI - you can find out more about this here**
A nationally important lake in the Colne Valley which supports huge numbers of waterbirds. Of the four lakes within the Mid Colne Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest, Broadwater Lake is by far the biggest and is one of the largest expanses of open water in the Colne Valley. The nature reserve includes Korda Lake, Long Pond, the River Colne and the western side of Broadwater Lake. Wintering birds include Shoveler, Pochard, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Wigeon, Teal, Goldeneye, Smew and Coot.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Cetti’s Warbler, House Martin, Sand Martin, Swallow.
Summer: Broad-bodied Chaser, Daubenton’s Bat, Emperor Dragonfly.
Autumn: Chiffchaff, Hobby, Redwing, Pochard, Tufted Duck.
Winter: Goldeneye, Goosander, Smew.
Contact us
Directions
Site entrance: The site entrance is located on Moorhall Road. Approaching from Link Way, turn left onto Moorfield Road (turns into Moorhall Road), the reserve will be on your left just after you cross the river.
Access by road: From A412 in Denham Green, turn into Moorfield Road. Turn left and park on Link Way.
Access by public transport
Bus: 331 – Moorfield Road (300m)
Rail: Denham (0.5 miles).